Was Jesus of Nazareth an irreligious agitator?
Was his message more radical than we’ve been led to believe?
Has the Christian religion missed the point?
Bruxy Cavey thinks so.
In The End of Religion, Cavey contends that the Jesus described in the Bible never intended to found a new religion; instead he hoped to break down the very idea of religion as a way to God. With a fresh perspective on biblical stories, Cavey paints a picture of the world God originally intended and still desires: a world without religion.
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If I had to try and limit myself to just one short, pithy phrase, I would describe it as a brilliant piece of Christological apologetics. Yes, the title seems to indicate something else, but Bruxy’s theme throughout this writing is that Jesus’ teachings and example is actually anti-religion, and that we must leave our attempts at creating a religion in Jesus’ name behind if we truly want to follow Him.
If I were given the opportunity to teach about Jesus-shaped spirituality to adults, younger and otherwise, this would be one of the most accessible, user-friendly books available. From its organization, saturation in scripture to its appendices and discussion questions, this is a book for those of you who want to put the focus on the true significance of Jesus.
Michael Spencer: Internet Monk
It is refreshing to stumble upon a book wherein solid exposition of the radical nature of Jesus is provided while the unfortunate and contemporary reliance upon almost everything and anything except the Bible is avoided. This is a rarity indeed!